In the office of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is a bust with a plaque that reads, “Old Man Can’t is dead — I helped bury him.”
I am writing to express my full support for the Tebow family ad that is expected to air during the Super Bowl. I am outraged at women groups such as N.O.W. for denouncing and condemning the 30 second ad before they even get to see it. From what I gather regarding the ad, it will discuss Pam Tebow’s courageous decision and story to have Tim. Why is the ad vilified as anti-abortion simply because it has a pro-life message? I do not believe for a moment that either Tim or his mother will be chastising others for their opposing views during the commercial. Tim Tebow has been a model student, athlete, humanitarian, and young man. Those that differ with his pro-life position should in no way call into question his integrity and passion.
A year ago, dozens of women’s and civil rights activists gathered at the White House to watch President Barack Obama sign his first piece of legislation into law: the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Restoration Act.
The Alachua County Commission sent a delegation to Washington, D.C., this week to ask the county’s elected officials to support a cleanup of a local environmental nightmare.
If undergrads ever want to see a change in Student Government, it isn’t going to come through a self-defeating, lawsuit-happy “Indy” party that does nothing but whine in Senate chambers and does ridiculous stunts on election day. And it isn’t going to come from the party that acts as a mouthpiece for the administration. What needs to happen is real electoral reform. Students need to be represented and participate in the system — not decide between which party is worse, which is nearly impossible at this point.
Happy Friday, Gators.
I don’t understand the Tea Party. I’ll admit that I’ve spent the past day trying to research what they want on the Internet, and the only thing I can come up with is they just don’t want to pay taxes. I can understand the frustration. I hate when I go to Publix to buy a newspaper and I have to pay an extra 6 or 7 cents in sales tax. But that’s mostly because I just don’t feel like getting that much change.
More than 50 people filled the Wilhelmina Johnson Center Thursday night to celebrate the birthday of the renowned civil rights activist Rosa Parks with poetry, songs, presentations and dance.
The local pace of an international Toyota recall seems to be stuck in the slow lane.
A new program at UF will open doors for students concentrating on special education.
Sister Hazel Williams is no stranger to charity.
Students will have a new way to travel around campus on Fridays in February.
University Gospel Choir will host its annual spring concert Friday at 7 p.m. at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.
The Murphree Area Council will host its first BYOB: bring your own background event Saturday in order to broaden the cultural celebration of Black History Month.
Ten months ago, Bree H. let her hair down and began her transition from man to woman.
This week's Beer of the Week is intriguing not just because it anticipates the next season, but also because it contains five different hops to add to its flavor.
Avenue writer Allison Banko has a chat with Christian alternative rock band Stria.
The salon appeals to students with their beach-like atmosphere complete with tiki bars and surf pictures; a free Wi-Fi lounge and high quality service with low prices.
When Urban Meyer announced on Dec. 26 he was stepping down, then switched a day later to just taking a leave of absence, it was supposed to negatively affect the Gators’ recruiting efforts.
At least one apple didn’t fall too far from Billy Donovan’s coaching tree.
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